
Dr Mahendra Perera MBBS, PhD, MD (PSych) MRCPsych, FRANZCP, FAChAM is an Adult General Psychiatrist who treats patients in Melbourne, Australia.
Dr Perera has specific interests in ADHD and Mood Disorders.
He has also contributed to research across a number of specialties and helped many young doctors make their way in the medical field.
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Understanding Medications for the Treatment of ADHD in Australia
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Live a Better Life with Dr Perera
From work-life balance to physical health, Dr Perera has prepared a set of guides to help you live a better life.
Improve Your Physical Health
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ADHD Resources
ADHD is a condition that affects people of all ages and all backgrounds. Dr Perera has gathered a comprehensive set of ADHD Resources in Australia to help those with ADHD, their loved ones, co-workers and friends better understand and cope with the condition.
Award-Winning Author
In addition to being a practicing psychiatrist and guide to students and peers, Dr Perera is an award-winning author and editor.

Drug Addiction in Sri Lanka
Drug Addiction in Sri Lanka discusses many themes relevant for drug addiction around the world. The authors themselves are drawn from several countries, and all are experts in their field. This book is intended for anyone interested in understanding the many problems related to addiction. It is a useful primer for students learning about drug addictions, as well as for teachers and clinicians working in the field. It is also for those personally battling with addictions or helping someone dealing with these demons.
Making Sense of Near Death Experiences
Published in 2012, the book received widespread praise from the NDE community as well as garnering accolades from the larger scientific community and medical establishment. Making Sense of Near-Death Experiences serves as a handbook for clinicians, first responders, and others, as well as providing a truly global perspective on the phenomenon of near-death experience from leading researchers in the field.
Making Sense of Near Death Experiences
Published in 2012, the book received widespread praise from the NDE community as well as garnering accolades from the larger scientific community and medical establishment. Making Sense of Near-Death Experiences serves as a handbook for clinicians, first responders, and others, as well as providing a truly global perspective on the phenomenon of near-death experience from leading researchers in the field.